2012 NISSAN MICRA1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of minor lighting defects. The most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 33,440 miles resulted in a pass, though the vehicle initially failed due to the offside headlamp aim being too high and both headlamp lenses being slightly defective. While these are non-critical cosmetic and alignment issues, they indicate a slight decline in attention to detail compared to the clean records seen between 2019 and 2022. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2012 vehicle, averaging approximately 2,389 miles per year. The records show a very consistent, slow progression from 4,053 miles in 2015 to 33,440 miles in 2025. This low usage pattern suggests the car has spent significant time stationary, which often correlates with the specific types of wear noted in the history, such as tyre perishing and brake issues. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking components. The September 2024 test at 32,439 miles flagged several mechanical concerns, including corroded rear coil springs on both sides, pitted front brake discs, and slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. These issues follow a previous failure in October 2018 involving binding rear brakes and worn suspension arm bushes. The recurrence of suspension and braking faults suggests that while the vehicle is driven infrequently, the components may be suffering from age-related degradation or corrosion rather than high-mileage wear. Physical inspection should prioritise the condition of the tyres and rubber components. The September 2023 test at 30,764 miles identified cracking and perishing on three separate tyres, a common symptom of low-use vehicles. Checking for deep-seated corrosion on the chassis and ensuring the recent headlamp lens defects have not progressed into structural housing damage is also advisable.